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I reckon that it will go down to £800 just after the launch. One the other shops realise its going so cheap they will have to follow suit. I was going to get the A1 as I thought it would be a grand but at £827 inc Vat and shipped to your door it blows away the competition already.
If anyone has seen it any cheaper in the UK please let us know
Steve
Steven A. said:
Stevieboroboy said:
£827.97. Thats with a lens.
http://www.camera-x-change.co.uk/details.asp?ProductID=SLRDIG-146
Unbeatable!
Steve
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WOW.......with the 18-55 lens thats an incredible price. I wonder
how other retailers will respond. Jessops in particular, they seem
to be far more expensive than almost any other shop, some of their
cameras are £100-£150 more than what you can get them online.
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Steven Alan
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Hi Steve.........

Great news and I think you may find that Jessopps have said in the past that they will match any price within the UK so its worth having a word,
Cheers
Dave ...............
Stevieboroboy said:
Steven A. said:
Stevieboroboy said:
£827.97. Thats with a lens.
http://www.camera-x-change.co.uk/details.asp?ProductID=SLRDIG-146
Unbeatable!
Steve
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WOW.......with the 18-55 lens thats an incredible price. I wonder
how other retailers will respond. Jessops in particular, they seem
to be far more expensive than almost any other shop, some of their
cameras are £100-£150 more than what you can get them online.
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Steven Alan
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Simply DV forums users are stating that Jessops won't honour this promise any more. An alternative is to apply for a barclaycard, they will refund the difference between mail order prices and Jessops and give an extra 12 months warranty free.

If Jessops wont honour the price try for a reduction in accessories such as a bag etc. I understand that they will often nearly match the price, say to within £50.

Colin
dave1 said:
Stevieboroboy said:
Steven A. said:
Stevieboroboy said:
£827.97. Thats with a lens.
http://www.camera-x-change.co.uk/details.asp?ProductID=SLRDIG-146
Unbeatable!
Steve
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WOW.......with the 18-55 lens thats an incredible price. I wonder
how other retailers will respond. Jessops in particular, they seem
to be far more expensive than almost any other shop, some of their
cameras are £100-£150 more than what you can get them online.
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Steven Alan
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Colin Eve
Staffordshire
UK.
 
dave1 said:
Hi Steve.........
Great news and I think you may find that Jessopps have said in the
past that they will match any price within the UK so its worth
having a word,
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You may not even have to ask them - Jessops are knocking the 10D out at £1249, most other places are £1250.

First time I've known them to have competitive prices without having to pricematch.

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Yes it is. I bet thought the other shops are not happy with this camera shop discounting the cam so fast. I bet they thought they'd sell them all at the top price for a while and cream it in. Now they have to reduce their prices or they will sell nothing. Well done camera exchange! I am in America soon so I might pick one up over there for £650.
Steve
Joe Farrugia said:
(Rip-off EU....)
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TheFin said:
Stevieboroboy said:
£827.97. Thats with a lens.
http://www.camera-x-change.co.uk/details.asp?ProductID=SLRDIG-146
Unbeatable!
Steve
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Stevieboroboy said:
Yes it is.
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No it isn't.
Stevieboroboy said:
I am in America soon so I might pick one up over there for £650.
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Do so if you really want to but the £746 price equates to £634 once VAT has been removed - and you'll have to pay that when you bring the camera back into the UK. You'll also have to pay US sales tax - in NY this is 8%.

Stuart

PS: The original poster's maths was way out. The UK price is a little more than the US price but it's nothing like 30%!
 
Stuart Mitchell said:
Do so if you really want to but the £746 price equates to £634 once
VAT has been removed - and you'll have to pay that when you bring
the camera back into the UK. You'll also have to pay US sales tax -
in NY this is 8%.
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just 2 notes - i had my 602 bought in the us (NY in fact) an brought over hand luggage by someone who said... electrical goods like a camera, as long as its opened and not looking new ie saleable will be fine, no need to declare etc, no hassle. Put the camera as hand luggage and the box in your suitcase.

an you can always buy out of NY in one of the sales tax free states - youll have to talk to a native to work out where tho.

An whilst i had no trouble with my 602 despite all the abuse it takes for that price difference ill probably buy it over here body only so i get a 'working' warrenty and - then buy a couple of lenses stateside.
regards,
C

http://www.philbooks.demon.co.uk
 
Colin Eve said:
An alternative is to apply for a barclaycard,
they will refund the difference between mail order prices and
Jessops and give an extra 12 months warranty free.
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as an aside - i find that norwich jessops are pretty good and will price match mailorder.

but my poin fo posting is can you expand on the barclycard? is it a particular card? whats the score?
kind regards,
C

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Thank you for giving me a real good dressing down. You must be a real big man.
Steve
Stuart Mitchell said:
Stevieboroboy said:
Yes it is.
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No it isn't.
Stuart Mitchell said:
I am in America soon so I might pick one up over there for £650.
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Do so if you really want to but the £746 price equates to £634 once
VAT has been removed - and you'll have to pay that when you bring
the camera back into the UK. You'll also have to pay US sales tax -
in NY this is 8%.

Stuart

PS: The original poster's maths was way out. The UK price is a
little more than the US price but it's nothing like 30%!
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Stevieboroboy said:
Steven A. said:
Stevieboroboy said:
£827.97. Thats with a lens.
http://www.camera-x-change.co.uk/details.asp?ProductID=SLRDIG-146
Unbeatable!
Steve
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WOW.......with the 18-55 lens thats an incredible price. I wonder
how other retailers will respond. Jessops in particular, they seem
to be far more expensive than almost any other shop, some of their
cameras are £100-£150 more than what you can get them online.
--
Steven Alan
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Hi steve , why buy it mail order when jessops will price match internet prices and then you can nip back in if you got some problem or other..........Lenny
 
Stevieboroboy said:
Thank you for giving me a real good dressing down. You must be a
real big man.
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Please accept my apologies if it came across a bit strong. Re-reading the post shows that it was more combative than I had intended.

This topic comes up repeatably - it most definitely did with the 10D and, if memory serves, with each Canon DSLR before that. A relatively simple analysis shows that the the prices in the US and UK are pretty close - certainly close enough to be accounted for within the margins allowed for currency movements, the higher costs of doing business in Europe, etc.

However, the same can be said of lens prices... to take a random example; the Canon 50/1.4 is a bargain $285 at B&H (imported) and £389 at camera-x-change. After deducting VAT the Dollar equivalent of the UK price is $516 or a quite astonishing 78% increase. What's more, the lenses have a worldwide warranty!

It's quite possible to save substantial amounts of cash on a single purchase even if one pays duty/VAT/carriage. As a personal example, I recently saved nearly £100 on a HD-based storage unit bought from B&H over the Jessop's price even after FedEx had billed me for duty and VAT. Of course, since this was mail-order NYC sales tax wasn't applicable.

Stuart
 
http://www.simplydv.co.uk/ ... ...php?t=5314&highlight=jessops+price+match

Is the thread on a camcorder forum which talks about Jessops allegedly not price matching web prices now.

http://www.barclaycard.co.uk/Card_Benefits/Price_Promise/index.html

Details the price promise given by Barclaycard, I looked at the basic card only. This gives the price promise detailed above. In the terms and conditions it does mention that they will not price match refund if you fail to take advantage of a shops own price promise. therefore I imagine if Jessops will price match to £50 you will have to take advantage of that offer then try to get the extra £50 off barclaycard.

They extra year free extended warranty is detailed:

http://www.barclaycard.co.uk/Card_Benefits/Warranty/index.html

In greater detail:
http://www.barclaycard.co.uk/Card_Benefits/Warranty/after1_5_03.pdf

Which stated that camcorders and cameras (including digital) are covered, however you must register your product at or near the time of purchase. I intend to get cancel my egg card and get a barclaycard this week.

As a side benefit, like egg cards your mail order items are covered for loss in transit. I once had some items go missing in transit, I never got a replacement or refund from the retailer despite approaching trading standards. Once it leaves the shop the retailer considers the goods yours.

Colin

PS. I dont have any connection to barclaycard, its advantages were mentioned in the Camcorder thread.
 
Like some people are posting Lenny, Jessops are not price matching anymore apparently. Within £50 is what they are giving now. Are you ready for an upgrade yet Lenny. I have just sold a Minolta 7i so I have money to burn!
Steve
Lenny uk said:
Stevieboroboy said:
Steven A. said:
Stevieboroboy said:
£827.97. Thats with a lens.
http://www.camera-x-change.co.uk/details.asp?ProductID=SLRDIG-146
Unbeatable!
Steve
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WOW.......with the 18-55 lens thats an incredible price. I wonder
how other retailers will respond. Jessops in particular, they seem
to be far more expensive than almost any other shop, some of their
cameras are £100-£150 more than what you can get them online.
--
Steven Alan
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Hi steve , why buy it mail order when jessops will price match
internet prices and then you can nip back in if you got some
problem or other..........Lenny
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Apology accepted. Take it easy.
Steve
Stuart Mitchell said:
Stevieboroboy said:
Thank you for giving me a real good dressing down. You must be a
real big man.
Click to expand...
Please accept my apologies if it came across a bit strong.
Re-reading the post shows that it was more combative than I had
intended.

This topic comes up repeatably - it most definitely did with the
10D and, if memory serves, with each Canon DSLR before that. A
relatively simple analysis shows that the the prices in the US and
UK are pretty close - certainly close enough to be accounted for
within the margins allowed for currency movements, the higher costs
of doing business in Europe, etc.

However, the same can be said of lens prices... to take a random
example; the Canon 50/1.4 is a bargain $285 at B&H (imported) and
£389 at camera-x-change. After deducting VAT the Dollar equivalent
of the UK price is $516 or a quite astonishing 78% increase. What's
more, the lenses have a worldwide warranty!

It's quite possible to save substantial amounts of cash on a single
purchase even if one pays duty/VAT/carriage. As a personal example,
I recently saved nearly £100 on a HD-based storage unit bought from
B&H over the Jessop's price even after FedEx had billed me for duty
and VAT. Of course, since this was mail-order NYC sales tax wasn't
applicable.

Stuart
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Stevieboroboy said:
Lenny uk said:
Stevieboroboy said:
Steven A. said:
Stevieboroboy said:
£827.97. Thats with a lens.
http://www.camera-x-change.co.uk/details.asp?ProductID=SLRDIG-146
Unbeatable!
Steve
Click to expand...
WOW.......with the 18-55 lens thats an incredible price. I wonder
how other retailers will respond. Jessops in particular, they seem
to be far more expensive than almost any other shop, some of their
cameras are £100-£150 more than what you can get them online.
--
Steven Alan
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Hi steve , why buy it mail order when jessops will price match
internet prices and then you can nip back in if you got some
problem or other..........Lenny
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Yes Steve Im thinking about it cause I already have a 50mm1.8 & 135mm from my 1000fn , only problem is what to do with the s50 I can maybe give it to my kids. Jessops price matched the s50 that I bought in may but even if they can go to within 50 quid I think its still worth buying from them and dealing with a shop so you can just walk right back if there is some problem defect etc............Lenny
 
Lenny I still get shocked by how good the S50 is. I will always need a small cam, I can't imagine carying around a DSLR with me to Flamingo Land!

If I am to buy the 300D i will try to get into serious photography maybe get into potraits to see if I can make some extra money out of it

I was going to buy the A1 until I saw the 300D price drop now I'm leaning towards the Canon.
Regards
Steve
 
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